Job title : Assistant Company Secretary
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 17, 2025
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Job Description
You will provide professional company secretarial, governance and some compliance services to the legal entities in the Thungela Group, including the Board and Board committees, its subsidiaries, associates, and trusts, and in respect of corporate governance requirements and practices, assist with the drafting of reports for the Interim and Annual Reports, the Notice of the AGM, and perform any other functions as required from the assistant to the Company Secretary of a dual listed legal entity operating in multi jurisdictions.More of your responsibilities will include :
Champion effective corporate governance across Thungela’s South African and offshore entities, ensuring alignment with the King Code and other jurisdictional requirements.Draft, implement, and maintain governance policies and procedures that uphold ethical standards and regulatory complianceManage Business Integrity and Antitrust compliance programs, including awareness and training across the Thungela GroupOwn and oversee governance for all legal entities, partnering with board and committee chairpersons to ensure efficient and compliant operationsProvide governance and compliance support to Employee, Community, and Rehabilitation Trusts, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory standardsLead regulatory compliance efforts within the Company Secretariat, including POPIA and PAIA obligationsSupport the Board and Directors in fulfilling fiduciary duties through strategic agenda planning, work plan development, and director guidanceEnsure accurate minute-taking, action tracking, and governance reporting at Executive Committee and board meetingsTake ownership of key board committees such as Social, Ethics & Transformation and Health, Safety, Environment & Risk, driving their strategic objectivesAct as Company Secretary in their absence, supporting both listed and non-listed entities with secretarial and governance functionsQualifications
Chartered Institute of Secretaries qualificationBachelor’s Degree in a Legal discipline (B Proc or LLB) (NQF Level 7)Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ operational experience in a legal or company secretarial roleExperience in managing Statutory and Corporate requirementsAdditional Information
Proficient knowledge of all relevant legislation and governance standards including :
The Companies Act, No 71 of 2008King IVJSE Listing RequirementsMineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 2002, Act 28 of 2002Competition Act, 89 of 1998Protection of Personal Information Act, No 4 of 2018Proficient understanding of process analysis, planning and monitoring and reporting techniques and practicesAdministrative / Management jobs